Most storeowners, especially of smaller stores, can do what is called an “eyeball” inventory. It is easy to feel as if this is sufficient because, after all, it is easy to see when a box of stones is empty, when you’re getting short of a particular book, or running low on anything else you carry...CONTINUE READING

Donating Unwanted Inventory at Year End Can Yield Big Tax Benefits If yours is like many companies, you’ve got pallets of excess inventory taking up valuable warehouse space and putting a drag on your bottom line. The good news is, there’s a smart, easy way to turn that slow moving inventory into a hefty asset....CONTINUE READING

Back in my pre-gift shop owning days, I was a devoted holiday shopper. Indulging passionately in the magical energy of the season, I’d scamper from shop to shop seeking perfect gifts for family and friends. Time constraints from my busy life assured I’d start gathering weeks in advance, glad to sidestep those frantic last-minute crowds....CONTINUE READING

With all the economists, retail experts and futurists talking about the 2018 holiday season being driven by AI (Artificial Intelligence), apps, digital integration and an omni-presence of stores (your e-commerce and physical store being linked), there is one outstanding prediction that bodes well for the brick and mortar retailer: "Shoppers will return to Main...CONTINUE READING

A special coverage from Coalition of Visionary Resources COVR in partnership with Kim Perkins Q: I’m new to the Mind Body Spirit industry: How do I decide what products to carry in my new store/what are the right products that I should have in my store to increase sales? A: For most Mind/Body/Spirit retailers,...CONTINUE READING

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